MA BVetMed BSc PhD DVA DVOphthal DipECVO MRCVS RSVP ASAP PBAB - Is it all too much?

RE: MA BVetMed BSc PhD DVA DVOphthal DipECVO MRCVS RSVP ASAP PBAB - Is it all too much?

Mike Priest — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:24:29 GMT

for the middle tier would the term referral veterinary surgeons be more appropriate as that is what they do anyway and the majority of clients would understand the term better?

RE: MA BVetMed BSc PhD DVA DVOphthal DipECVO MRCVS RSVP ASAP PBAB - Is it all too much?

Frances Barr — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:53:37 GMT

Yes, you need to revalidate regularly to be on the EBVS list. I agree entirely that revalidation is important.

RE: MA BVetMed BSc PhD DVA DVOphthal DipECVO MRCVS RSVP ASAP PBAB - Is it all too much?

Hannah Wynne Richards — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:57:36 GMT

Does the EBVS list necessitate revalidation-or could someone get on the list by achieving a Diploma at 30, not open another book or attend CPD and still claim to be a specialist at 65. I don't know but without revalidation, the lists aren't comparable. It should be clear to everyone in the profession what is meant by specialist, and not important if the public know, as most specialists are in referral only centres it's our duty to explain to them when we are discussing where to refer

Wynne

RE: MA BVetMed BSc PhD DVA DVOphthal DipECVO MRCVS RSVP ASAP PBAB - Is it all too much?

Frances Barr — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:35:45 GMT

The RCVS list of recognised specialists is an underestimate. The EBVS hold a list of European specialists, and many European diplomates are on this list, and not the RCVS list. A quick search of the EBVS list of European specialists based in the UK gives 527 names. It would be much clearer to everyone, inside and outside the profession, if the lists were amalgamated.

Frances

RE: MA BVetMed BSc PhD DVA DVOphthal DipECVO MRCVS RSVP ASAP PBAB - Is it all too much?

Hannah Wynne Richards — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:47:12 GMT

Definitely keep the term specialist for those at the top of their chosen field

Wynne